Are you interested in looking after an F&B team at Rowallane who are known for their beautiful historic gardens? We're looking for someone who is passionate, team orientated and who has current management & stakeholder experience, to come and work at Rowallane as our F&B Manager.

The Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with a mix of weekday & weekend work on a rota basis. There may be an occasional evening shift if any special events taking place.

The Salary: £25,662 - £27,300 depending upon experience.

Duration: Full Time, Permanent contract

What it's like to work here:To find out more about what it’s like to work within “Food & Beverage” at the National Trust, click here to watch our video.

It's a 7 day a week operation, opening from 10am-4pm in the winter, and 10-6 in the summer.

Transport: Your own mode of transport is welcomed, but there are good local bus links which take you close to the property.

This is a multi-site vacancy, where you'll be working at both Rowallane & Divis and this can be further discussed at interview stage.

What you'll be doing:As the Food & Beverage Manager your role is to provide leadership and support to your team. Your support means that the team can be left to get on with what they do best, while you manage the behind-the-scenes operations, from admin to people management and everything in between! You’ll be the leader in customer service and maintaining high standards of presentation and excellence in the food we serve.

You’ll be hands on with the day to day running of our F&B operations, managing and overseeing the running of our café. It’s a busy business and we’re constantly on the go. We want to make sure that we always deliver exceptional service to all of our visitors every time.

You will be responsible for budgets, managing wages and cost control. You will also ensure stock & waste is managed and seek opportunities to increase income.

You will receive a bespoke induction along with allergen/food safety training. Further professional training & development opportunities are available

Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert.

Who we're looking forYou'll need to be/have;

• Experience as a leader with good people management skills, including setting personal objectives and providing feedback

• Knowledge of budgets, increasing income and controlling costs, including stock and waste management

• The ability to identify new opportunities and make strategic decisions for the future of your department

• Helpful & friendly with a positive attitude

• Customer focused with great communication skills

• Aware of Health & Safety compliance

The packageThe National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Tax free childcare scheme

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Employee assistance programme

• Free parking at most locations

• Independent financial advice